17 FEBRUARY 2026

17 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to the bamboo-based 2G bioethanol initiative in Assam, consider the following statements:

  1. Second Generation (2G) ethanol is produced from non-food biomass such as bamboo and agricultural waste.
  2. The Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding Act, 1956 was amended to allow tea gardens to use up to 5% of land for non-tea purposes.
  3. First Generation (1G) ethanol is more sustainable than 2G ethanol as it uses food crops like sugarcane and maize.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2 and 3

D) 3 only

Q2. With reference to the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, consider the following statements:

  1. It builds upon the earlier Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0) launched in 2016.
  2. It follows a targeted funding approach focusing on priority sectors such as deep tech and technology-driven manufacturing.
  3. It is limited only to metro cities and does not cover startups in other regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. With reference to the Assam Rifles Dog Squad, consider the following statements:

  1. Assam Rifles plans to gradually phase out foreign dog breeds by 2050 and induct more indigenous Indian breeds.
  2. The Tangkhul Hui (Haofa) breed is traditionally raised in Tamil Nadu and is known for its high speed only
  3. The Kombai (Polygar Dog) is an indigenous breed from Tamil Nadu traditionally used for guarding and hunting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to a Substantive Motion in the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a self-contained proposal expressing a clear decision of the House.
  2. It is admitted only with the approval of the Speaker.
  3. If admitted, it can be debated and put to vote in the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. With reference to the Great Nicobar Mega Project, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a greenfield infrastructure project conceived by NITI Aayog.
  2. The nodal agency for its implementation is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO).
  3. The project includes an International Transhipment Port at Galathea Bay and a 450 MW power plant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3